The CSIR’s Strategic Alliance and Communication portfolio has a vacancy for an Internship. The incumbent will be responsible for support to CSIR: Strategic Partnerships to effectively develop collaborative programmes with partners and to monitor and report ongoing research activities.
Key responsibilities:
- Source data and compile information for the preparation of research collaboration reports.
- Prepare for meetings with the key stakeholders to scope areas of collaboration.
- Prepare internal and external workshops to develop joint research programmes.
- Prepare minutes of meetings and workshop reports, and monitor implementation of tasks agreed to at workshops and meetings.
- Maintain a current database of the most active research relationships with key partners.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- At least a first degree or equivalent in any field relating to science, engineering and technology.
- Previous vacation work would be an advantage.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Computer skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
- Basic organisational skills.
- Ability to perform routine tasks with minimum supervision.
- Sound communication and writing ability.
- Lateral thinking ability.
Closing date: 11 April 2014
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
The CSIR gives preference to candidates who meet the job requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
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